IGNOU BA Admission 2026: IGNOU has opened its admission portal for a 3-year BA course in 28 specialisations like Hindi, English, Urdu, History, Economics, Public Administration, Sociology, Political Science, Gender Studies, and many more. The last date of IGNOU BA Admission 2026 is 15 July 2026. The applicants can apply online by visiting the official web portal @ignou.ac.in. Admission is held online, and students are required to pay an application fee of INR 300/- to confirm the admission.
To be eligible for the IGNOU BA course admission, a 10+2 pass is a must from any recognised board. The applicants are also required to create their ABC/APAAR before applying to BA course at IGNOU. There is no age limit. IGNOU charges the BA course fee of INR 4,800/– annually. BA program will help students develop critical thinking, practical skills, and decision-making. IGNOU will provide learners with study material, assignments, details, internship, and counselling sessions online via respective study centres.
IGNOU BA Admission Updates
- IGNOU BA Admission has started now for the July 2026 academic session, and the last date to complete the registration process is 15 July 2026 through the https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in/ portal. Source
IGNOU BA Admission 2026 Highlights
| Minimum Period | Three/Four years |
| Maximum Period | Six/Eight years |
| Programme Fee | INR 4,000 to INR 10,600 per year (vary depending upon specialization) |
| Maximum Age | No limitation |
| Minimum Age | No limitation |
| Eligibility Criteria | 10+2 or its equivalent from any board |
| Available Medium | English and Hindi |
| Last Date | 15 July 2026 |
| Apply For Admission | IGNOU Admission 2026 |
| IGNOU Official Website | ignou.ac.in |
IGNOU BA Admission 2026
Admission process for BA courses at IGNOU in the July academic session is going on from 25 May 2026. The University has released the admission form online on the official website @ignou.ac.in. The last date of IGNOU admission for BA course is 15 July 2026. The IGNOU BA 1st year fee is INR 4800, including an INR 300 application fee. The applicants can apply for admission to the BA course after completing the 10+2 grade from any recognised board in any stream. IGNOU offers a BA course in several popular specialisations like Hindi, English, Sociology, Economics, History, Political Science, Geography, and many others to eligible students.
Bachelor of Arts is an Undergraduate degree that teaches liberal arts, fine arts, and various humanities subjects. IGNOU BA admissions are offered in July and January sessions. This is a 3-year course. Students who are 12th pass are eligible to apply for the IGNOU BA course 2026.
IGNOU BA Admission Last Date 2026
IGNOU admission process for the Bachelor’s of Arts program in the July academic session has been initiated from 25 May 2026, with the release of applications at the official samarth portal. The last date of BA admission 2026 at IGNOU is 15 July 2026. More important dates are mentioned below in the table:
| Event | Dates |
| Admission Opens On | 25 May 2026 |
| Admission Last Date | 15 July 2026 |
| Re-Registration Deadline | 30 June 2026 |
| Assignment Submission Last Date | 30 June 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria For IGNOU BA Admission
Students need a 12th-class qualification to be eligible for the BA course admission at IGNOU 2026-27. Passing certificates from boards like the Delhi School Boards, Bihar Board, and other state boards like the Andhra School Board are accepted. National School Boards like CBSE, ICSE, and NIOS are also accepted for admissions.
IGNOU BA Fees Structure 2026
| BA Courses | BA 1st Year Fee |
BA Total Fee
|
| Bachelor of Arts (General) | INR 4,800 | INR 14,400 |
| BA (Economics) – Major/FYUP Hons. | INR 5,300 | INR 15,900 |
| BA (History) – Major/FYUP Hons. | INR 5,300 | INR 15,900 |
| BA (Political Science) – Major/FYUP Hons. | INR 5,300 | INR 15,900 |
| BA (Psychology) – Major/FYUP Hons. | INR 5,800 | INR 17,400 |
| BA (Public Administration) – Major/FYUP Hons. | INR 5,300 | INR 15,900 |
| BA (Sociology) – Major/FYUP Hons. | INR 5,300 | INR 15,900 |
| BA (English) – Major/FYUP Hons. | INR 5,300 | INR 15,900 |
| BA (Hindi) – Major/FYUP Hons. | INR 5,300 | INR 15,900 |
| BA (Sanskrit) – Major/FYUP Hons. | INR 5,300 | INR 15,900 |
| BA (Urdu) – Major/FYUP Hons. | INR 5,300 | INR 15,900 |
| BA (Philosophy) – Major/FYUP Hons. | INR 5,300 | INR 15,900 |
| BA (Journalism & Digital Media) | INR 10,600 | INR 31,800 |
| BA (Facilities & Services Management) | INR 10,500 | INR 31,500 |
| BA (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises) | INR 5,400 | INR 16,200 |
| BA (Vocational Studies – Tourism Management) | INR 5,300 | INR 15,900 |
| BA (Education) | INR 5,000 | INR 15,000 |
| BA (Home Science) | INR 5,000 | INR 15,000 |
| BA (Gender Studies) | INR 4,300 | INR 12,900 |
| BA (Applied Sanskrit) | INR 5,300 | INR 15,900 |
| BA (Applied Hindi) | INR 5,300 | INR 15,900 |
| BA (Applied Urdu) | INR 5,300 | INR 15,900 |
| BA (Honours) Economics | INR 5,300 | INR 15,900 |
| BA (Honours) History | INR 5,300 | INR 15,900 |
| BA (Honours) Political Science | INR 5,300 | INR 15,900 |
| BA (Honours) Psychology | INR 5,800 + INR 600 | INR 19,200 |
| BA (Honours) Public Administration | INR 5,300 | INR 15,900 |
| BA (Honours) Sociology | INR 5,300 | INR 15,900 |
| BA (Honours) English | INR 5,300 | INR 15,900 |
| BA (Honours) Hindi | INR 5,300 | INR 15,900 |
| BA (Honours) Sanskrit | INR 5,300 | INR 15,900 |
| BA (Honours) Urdu | INR 5,300 | INR 15,900 |
IGNOU BA Admission Process 2026
Indira Gandhi National Open University has commenced the admission process for the BA course in the July 2026 academic session. The applicants who are desired to pursue BA courses at IGNOU can follow this admission process to complete their applications:
- Visit the official IGNOU admissions website at @ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in.
- Click on “New Registration” to create an account.
- Enter the Email ID and Name. A new username will be sent to the registered email.
- After registering, log in to the IGNOU admission portal.
- Complete the IGNOU BA admission form with personal and educational information.
- Upload all the required documents.
- Pay the BA program registration fee online. This is the processing fee for the BA admission process.
- Finally, submit the completed BA application form.
Required Documents
- Coloured Passport Size Photograph.
- Signature Scanned Copy
- Identification Aadhar Card
- Driving license etc.
- 10th Mark Sheet
- 12th Mark Sheet
- 12th equivalent diploma (if needed)
- Experience Letter
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
IGNOU BA Offline Admission Process
- Visit the allotted IGNOU Regional Centre.
- “Student Service Cell” at the IGNOU centre will offer the BA offline admission form.
- Fill out the personal and academic details on the admission form.
- Submit all documents asked as photocopies.
- Pay the application fee at the study centre for Rs. 300/-.
- Submit the final form.
IGNOU BA Admission 2026 Status
The admission process usually takes a few months to complete. Students can get the latest Announcements on the IGNOU official website. Similarly, students can also check their admission status. To help students with this, IGNOU has set up an admission status portal. Students can follow the steps below to check their admission status:
- Visit the official page of IGNOU distance admission status.
- Enter the Enrollment Number in the box.
- Select the program code from the checkbox.
- Complete Image Verification.
- Click on the submit button.
- After that, the admission status will be visible.
IGNOU BA Course Specialisations
| UG Courses | Course Code |
| Bachelor of Arts (General) | BAG |
| Bachelor of Arts (Tourism Studies) | BTS |
| Bachelor of Arts (Facility and Services Management) | BAFSM |
| Bachelor of Arts (Vocational Studies) Tourism Management | BAVTM |
| Bachelor of Arts (Vocational Studies) Micro Small and Medium Enterprises | BAVMSME |
| BA (Gender Studies) | BAGS |
| B.A. in Applied Sanskrit | BAASK |
| B.A. in Applied Hindi | BAAHD |
| B.A. in Applied Urdu | BAAUD |
| Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Economics | BAECH |
| Bachelor of Arts (Honours) History | BAHIH |
| Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Political Science | BAPSH |
| Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Psychology | BAPCH |
| Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Public Administration | BAPAH |
| Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Sociology | BASOH |
| Bachelor of Arts English (Honours) | BAEGH |
| Bachelor of Arts Hindi (Honours) | BAHDH |
| Bachelor of Arts Sanskrit (Honours) | BASKH |
| Bachelor of Arts Urdu(Honours) | BAUDH |
| Bachelor of Performing Arts – Hindustani Music (Honours) | BAPFHMH |
IGNOU BA English Admission 2026
IGNOU has commenced the admission for the BA English course in the July session. The application process is going on through the official website @ignou.ac.in. Bachelor of Arts in English is a 3-year to 4-year program at IGNOU. Students have the option to complete IGNOU BA English admission 2026 and study for an honours degree by completing the 4 years at IGNOU distance education. To apply, students must be 12th pass. IGNOU BA English course fee is INR 5,000/- per year.
IGNOU accepts BA English applications on the online portal. An application fee of Rs. 300/- is to be paid during the IGNOU BA English Application 2026. Students will study IGNOU BA English subjects like English literature, contemporary Indian English writing, Western Literature, etc. Students will also get IGNOU BA English notes and study material. IGNOU provides printed or online material depending on the student’s choice.
IGNOU BA Psychology Admission
IGNOU BA Psychology admission is open for the July session. Students can apply online with an application fee of Rs. 300/- to study the IGNOU psychology syllabus. There will be psychology contact classes with the help of IGNOU teachers and a Psychology subject matter expert.
IGNOU BA Sociology Admission 2026
IGNOU BA Sociology admission is accepted online through the ODL admission process. To be eligible for IGNOU BA Sociology, students must be 12th pass. Students will study subjects like Sociological Theories, Urban Sociology, Religion and Society, etc., in the IGNOU BA Sociology syllabus.
To help cover this vast and deep course, IGNOU BA Sociology assignments are provided to IGNOU learners. These are to be completed and submitted online or at the IGNOU study center. BA Sociology course has a fee of INR 5,000/-. This fee is accepted at the end of IGNOU BA admission 2026. Students must apply paying an application fee of Rs. 300/-.
IGNOU BA Course Syllabus
| Semester | Core Courses(CC) 12 courses x 6 Credits | Discipline-Specific Electives (DSE) 4 courses x 6 Credits | Ability/Skill Enhancement Courses (AECC/SEC) | Generic Electives (GE) 2 | Credits |
| 6 courses x 4 | Courses x 6 Credits | ||||
| Credits | |||||
| I | English/ Hindi/Indian Languages-1 | AECC-1 | 22 | ||
| Discipline 1 Core-A | Environmental Studies | ||||
| Discipline 2 Core-A | |||||
| II | English or Hindi 2 | AECC 2 | 22 | ||
| Discipline 1 Core-B | English/Hindi Communication Skills | ||||
| Discipline 2 Core-B | |||||
| III | English or Hindi 3 | SEC -1 | 22 | ||
| Discipline 1 Core-C | |||||
| Discipline 2 Core-C | |||||
| IV | English or Hindi 4 | SEC -2 | 22 | ||
| Discipline 1 Core-D | |||||
| Discipline 2 Core-D | |||||
| V | DSE-1 A | SEC -3 | GE-1 | 22 | |
| DSE-2 A | |||||
| VI | DSE-1 B | SEC -4 | GE-2 | 22 | |
| DSE-2 B | |||||
| Total | 72 credits | 24 credits | 24 credits | 12 credits | 132 |
IGNOU BA Fee Refund Policy
Students may find the need to cancel their online admission. During such a condition, IGNOU allows students to get a fee refund. Following the UGC’s rule, IGNOU provides a full 100% refund of the deposited fee if the admission is cancelled before the confirmation of admission. If, however, students apply for a fee refund after the confirmation of admission, they will face a fine of 15% of the course fee. This will not surpass the amount for 2000/- Rs. But students have to make sure that they apply for admission cancellation within 60 days from the last day of admission.
| IGNOU BA Admission Cancellation Policy | ||
| Condition | Refund Policy | Additional Information |
| Cancellation before BA admission confirmation | 100% refund of the deposited fee. | Application fee is non-refundable |
| Cancellation after BA admission final List | 15% fine on deposited fees | The fine will not exceed INR 2000, regardless of the course fee. |
| After 60 days of BA admission last date | No refund | |
Table 2: IGNOU BA Fee Refund Policy 2026
How to Apply for a BA Fee Refund?
- Open your IGNOU-registered email.
- Prepare a email to IGNOU BA admission 2026 cancellation.
- Mention the BA subject and enrollment number.
- Send it to canceladms@ignou.ac.in.
- IGNOU will start the fee refund.
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IGNOU BA Admission FAQs
Ques: What is the IGNOU BA Admission 2026 last date?
Ans: Applicants are required to submit their application for IGNOU BA admission before the last date, which is 15 July 2026.
